Breaking News, Business, Financial and Economic News, World News from EconoTimes

Become a contributor

Bookmark Econotimes

Technology

Thu, Apr 09, 2026 01:38 PM All times are UTC

Follow Series

©Econometrics LLC . All Rights Reserved.

Ford, LG to Bring Mustang Mach-E Battery Production to Michigan, Eyeing IRA Tax Breaks

Oct 27, 2024 06:11 am UTC| Technology Business

In a major move for U.S. EV production, Ford and LG Energy Solution will relocate Mustang Mach-E battery manufacturing from Poland to Michigan by 2025. The shift aligns with IRA tax incentives, designed to encourage...

Digital Currency Revolution

Bitcoin: The Next Reserve Asset? Central Banks Encouraged to Adopt for Stability

Oct 27, 2024 05:52 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

A new report from the Bitcoin Policy Institute suggests that Bitcoin could serve as a vital reserve asset for central banks. Economist Matthew Ferranti emphasizes that Bitcoins weak correlation with traditional assets and...

Digital Currency Revolution

Coinbase Unveils 'Based Agent'—Craft AI Crypto Agents with Wallets in Just 3 Minutes

Oct 27, 2024 05:36 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

In a groundbreaking move, Coinbase has launched Based Agent, enabling crypto enthusiasts to build AI agents connected to crypto wallets in less than three minutes. This innovative tool allows users to execute onchain tasks...

Tesla Semi Demand Hits 'Ridiculous' Levels: Musk Says Traditional Trucks Face a Major Shake-Up

Oct 27, 2024 03:33 am UTC| Technology Business

Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed soaring demand for the Tesla Semi, labeling it ridiculous due to the electric trucks cost efficiency and eco-advantages. Musk insists companies relying on diesel trucks will fall behind as the...

Digital Currency Revolution

BlackRock Sweeps Up $292M in Bitcoin ETFs, Edging Closer to Crypto Supremacy

Oct 27, 2024 03:07 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

In a monumental surge, BlackRock snapped up $292 million in Bitcoin ETFs on Friday, reinforcing its grip on the crypto landscape and overshadowing rival issuers. The firms cumulative net inflows now hover near $24 billion,...

Digital Currency Revolution

Microsoft's Bitcoin Move Could Spark Tech Domino Effect, Anthony Pompliano Suggests

Oct 27, 2024 02:53 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Microsofts consideration of adding Bitcoin to its balance sheet has captured the crypto worlds attention. Anthony Pompliano points to the companys dollar stability concerns, suggesting that this bold step could trigger a...

Digital Currency Revolution

XRP's Path to $95? Analyst Sees Netflix-Style Rally for the Crypto’s Price

Oct 26, 2024 23:13 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

In a bold prediction, a crypto analyst forecasts XRPs price might reach $95, citing similarities between XRPs price movements and Netflixs stock trajectory. His analysis hints at a potential breakout, undeterred by...

301 302 303 304 305 306 307 308 309 310

Economy

Goldman Sachs, ANZ Cut Oil Forecasts Amid U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Hopes

Brent crude oil prices have tumbled more than 11% this week after the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, raising hopes that the Strait of Hormuz one of the worlds most critical oil shipping lanes ...

Bank of Japan Governor Signals Accommodative Stance Amid Negative Real Rates

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda reaffirmed on Thursday that Japans real interest rates remain firmly in negative territory, signaling that the countrys financial conditions continue to support economic growth. His...

Japan Consumer Confidence Drops Sharply Amid Rising Fuel Costs and Middle East Tensions

Japans consumer confidence took a significant hit in March, declining for the first time in three months as escalating fuel costs linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict continued to weigh heavily on the countrys...

China Set to Exit Deflation Cycle in Early 2026, ANZ Analysts Say

China may be closer to ending its prolonged deflationary period than financial markets currently anticipate, according to a recent note from ANZ analysts. The bank projects that three key price indicators the producer...

Asian Currencies Hold Steady as Middle East Ceasefire Doubts Weigh on Markets

Asian currencies showed little movement on Thursday following strong gains in the prior session, as investor caution mounted over the stability of a U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal amid escalating Middle East tensions. The U.S....

Politics

Trump Warns Iran: No Deal Means Military Action as U.S. Forces Hold Position

President Donald Trump escalated tensions with Iran on Wednesday, declaring that all U.S. military assets including ships, aircraft, and personnel would remain stationed in the region until a formal agreement with Tehran...

U.S. Pushes for Crypto Regulation to Keep Digital Asset Growth at Home

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is calling on Congress to pass landmark federal cryptocurrency legislation, warning that regulatory uncertainty is pushing blockchain innovation and investment out of the United States. In...

North Korea Tests Advanced Cluster Bombs, Electromagnetic Weapons in Latest Military Display

North Korea has conducted a series of weapons tests this week, showcasing cutting-edge military technology including cluster-bomb warheads, electromagnetic weapons, and carbon-fibre bombs, according to state media outlet...

Trump Pardon Clears Juan Orlando Hernández as U.S. Court Dismisses Drug Conviction Appeal

A U.S. federal appeals court has dismissed the case against former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, vacating his prior conviction following a presidential pardon granted by Donald Trump in December. The...

Taiwan Defense Budget: U.S. Senator Urges Legislature to Pass Spending Plan

Republican Senator Jim Banks visited Taipei and delivered a direct message to Taiwans President Lai Ching-te: the islands parliament must stop stalling and approve a proposed special defense budget. Banks, a member of the...

Science

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

NASA Artemis II: First Crewed Moon Mission Since Apollo Takes Four Astronauts on 10-Day Lunar Journey

NASAs Artemis II mission launched Wednesday, marking humanitys return to crewed lunar exploration for the first time since the Apollo era. Carrying four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft, this historic 10-day mission...

NASA's Artemis II Mission: First Crewed Lunar Journey Since Apollo

NASA's Artemis II Crew Arrives in Florida for Historic Moon Mission

The four astronauts chosen for NASAs Artemis II mission have touched down at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, marking the beginning of final launch preparations for the first crewed lunar journey in over 50 years. NASA...

SpaceX Pivots Toward Moon City as Musk Reframes Long-Term Space Vision

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has revealed a significant shift in the companys near-term space exploration strategy, announcing that SpaceX is now prioritizing the development of a self-growing city on the Moon rather than focusing...

Technology

Bank of America Identifies Top Asia-Pacific Semiconductor Stocks Poised for AI-Driven Growth

Bank of America has spotlighted a select group of Asia-Pacific semiconductor companies well-positioned to ride the wave of surging artificial intelligence chip demand, with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company...

China's AI Stocks Surge as Zhipu and MiniMax Hit Record Highs

Chinese artificial intelligence stocks continued their remarkable rally on Thursday, with Zhipu AI and MiniMax Group posting strong gains in Hong Kong trading as a wave of new model launches and product announcements...

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Posts Strong Q3 Earnings, Announces AI-Driven Job Cuts

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank delivered an impressive financial performance in its third quarter, reporting a 12.8% surge in cash earnings to A$137.9 million for the three months ending March 31. The result came in roughly 12%...

Alibaba Shares Slide as Jefferies Slashes Price Target Over AI Spending and Business Losses

Alibabas Hong Kong-listed shares (HK:9988) dropped 2.9% to HK$122.70 on Thursday, emerging as one of the heaviest drags on the Hang Seng Index, which closed 0.6% lower. The selloff came after investment bank Jefferies...

Anthropic Fights Pentagon Blacklisting in Dual Federal Court Battles

A federal appeals court in Washington, D.C., has refused to halt the Pentagons national security blacklisting of AI company Anthropic, delivering a temporary win for the Trump administration. The ruling comes as another...